HRC enjoyed a strong weekend across MotoGP, MXGP, and INDYCAR with standout performances from its riders.

In MotoGP Hungary, Luca Marini delivered Honda’s best results of the season, finishing P4 in the Sprint and P5 in the Grand Prix—marking the team’s first double top five of the Sprint era and moving Honda HRC Castrol up the standings.

At the MXGP of the Netherlands, Tim Gajser came within one point of the overall podium, securing third in the second moto in just his second race back from injury. Ruben Fernandez added a top 10 finish, while Ferruccio Zanchi Lata showed strong progress in MX2.

Over in INDYCAR at Milwaukee, Alex Palou led 199 laps before finishing P2 for his 12th podium of 2025, with Honda already crowned Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Champion. Scott Dixon (P9) and Marcus Armstrong (P10) added more top 10 results, while rookie Louis Foster extended his Rookie of the Year lead to eight points with one race remaining.

1) Hungary MotoGP

Marini Powers Honda to Best Weekend Yet with Double Top Five Finishes

24th August 2025: Luca Marini delivered Honda’s strongest performance of the season in Hungary, claiming fourth in the Sprint and fifth in the Grand Prix—his best results to date on the RC213V. Overcoming early race drama, Marini’s consistent pace and late charge secured him Honda’s first double top-five weekend since the Sprint format was introduced, moving him to 13th in the World Championship with 72 points and lifting Honda HRC Castrol above LCR in the team standings. While teammate Joan Mir’s race ended early after a first-lap clash, his competitive pace throughout the weekend underlined Honda’s steady progress as the MotoGP championship now looks ahead to Barcelona and Misano.

2) Netherlands MX GP

Gajser Shines with Narrow Podium Miss in Netherlands as Fernandez and Lata Show Progress

24^th Aug 2025: Honda HRC’s Tim Gajser delivered an impressive performance at the MXGP of the Netherlands, finishing third in the second moto and missing the overall podium by just one point in only his second GP back from shoulder surgery. The strong ride on the demanding Arnhem sand highlighted his rapid return to form and boosted confidence ahead of the final three rounds of the 2025 season. Teammate Ruben Fernandez showed improvement with a clean top-10 finish in moto two, while MX2 rider Ferruccio Zanchi Lata fought through early setbacks to climb from 10^th in the first race to a struggling 12^th in the second race, underlining steady progress. With Türkiye, China, and Australia next on the calendar, the Honda HRC squad is building momentum to close the championship on a high.

3) Milwaukee INDYCAR

Alex Palou leads Honda drivers with P2 finish at Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 — MILWAUKEE, WI: Alex Palou claimed his 12th podium of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a hard-fought second place at the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250, after leading 199 laps before a late rain shower reshaped the race strategy. Already crowned Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Champion alongside Honda, Palou’s runner-up finish came just behind first-time winner Christian Rasmussen, while teammate Scott Dixon and Marcus Armstrong also battled through the field to finish inside the top 10. Meanwhile, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Louis Foster extended his Rookie of the Year lead to eight points with one round remaining, setting up a thrilling finale.

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